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title: "Gajar Matar Malai Recipe | Carrots & Peas In A Milk Gravy"
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date: 2009-05-04
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description: "The moment I saw this Carrot Peas recipe on Nandu's blog, I knew I wanted to try it. It seemed so simple and the story behind it was quite amazing. I..."
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# Gajar Matar Malai Recipe | Carrots & Peas In A Milk Gravy

The moment I saw this Carrot Peas recipe on Nandu's blog, I knew I wanted to try it. It seemed so simple and the story behind it was quite amazing. I tried it a few weeks ago and have been wanting to post it ever since! 

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The fact that cilantro / coriander leaves was a must and not just a garnishing suggestion made me wait until I had some fresh leaves ready to be used. 

I didn't have onions so added a few chopped shallots instead. I also omitted the cream, but otherwise, the recipe is 'authentic' :D 

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> Gajar Matar Recipe
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> Carrots and peas cooked in a creamy spiced milk gravy
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> serves 2
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> Ingredients:
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> Carrots - 1.5 cups, chopped
> Peas - 1 cup
> Shallots - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
> Milk - 2 cups (or 1 cup cream + 1 cup water)
> Cumin / jeera- 1 tsp
> Turmeric powder - a generous pinch
> Chilli powder - 2 tsp
> Garam Masala -1 tsp
> Oil - 2 tbsp
> Salt - to taste
> Fresh coriander leaves - add as much as you want, chopped
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> How I Made It:
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> 1. Heat oil in a pan and add the jeera. Once they splutter, add the shallots and fry lightly. 
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> 2. Add peas, turmeric and chilli powder to this and stir around for 2 minutes. 
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> 3. Add the chopped carrots and a little water (not more than 1/4 cup) and cook covered, until the carrots are semi-cooked. You can also pre-cook the carrots separately or in the microwave. 
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> 4. Add 1.5 cups milk and top it off with the garam masala and salt. 
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> 5. Keep fire on sim and cook covered for about 10 minutes. At this stage, the curry will be dry and the vegetables cooked. Add the rest of the milk (1/2 cup) and bring to boil. Do not let the gravy thicken too much because it will once you remove from fire. For a more creamy consistency, add err.. cream! 
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> 6. Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy! 

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